Mature
ESRB Rating
Genre
Perspective
Non-Sport
59
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.1
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

The Press Says

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76
Gamezilla
Powerslave is a decent game. If you like the genre and want a different feel from the regular futuristic slugfest, then you might check Powerslave out -- it's not the best or the most innovative 3D shooter out there, and it will undoubtedly face very stiff competition from the field, but it is not a cheap rip-off either. It is well thought out, well put together, and has a number of nice creative touches.
71
PC Games (Germany)
Das einzig Originelle an Exhumed ist das ägyptische Ambiente, der Rest ist Konfektionsware von der Stange. Die Levels sind zwar interessant aufgebaut, aber zu linear, um längere Zeit zu gefallen. Die nervige Speicherfunktion und die lustlos agierenden Gegner wirken ebenfalls zu unausgegoren, da hätte etwas mehr Feinschliff wahre Wunder bewirken können.
70
PC Gameplay (Benelux)
Het heeft alle ingrediënten van een klassieke 3D shoot 'em up, maar noch op het gebied van graphics, noch op het gebied van gameplay is het een echte hoogvlieger.
65
Shooterplanet
Exhumed ist ein gradliniger Shooter, der zu seiner Zeit mit einigen netten Ideen und einem klasse Leveldesign aufwaten konnte. Damals ein Shooter, den man nicht verpassen durfte; heute vielen Leuten positiv im Gedächtnis geblieben, aber leider nicht gut genug, um in den Rang eines Kultspieles gehoben zu werden.
60
Abandonia
So how does Powerslave stack up to the classic FPSs of the time? Pretty good overall actually. The Egyptian theme is a nice change of pace, with graphics and sound that are handled well. Good music, multiple endings, and even some humor add to the package. But I have to say, the control issues really hurt this game. They reduce the player's ability to defend themselves, making the game harder in an unnatural way. If it weren't for this, I'd heartily recommend this game to any FPS lover. It's got so much going for it, but an important key element is simply busted. So, I'll say this... if you'd like a different setting in your FPS, and want one that will take you a while to get through, then by all means pick up this game. It's got the level count, design, weapons, graphics and sound that will help you enjoy trying to bring the Kilmaat threat to an end. But be warned... the lack of strafing, and the crippled mouse-look, will make for some very frustrating situations.
48
Privat Computer PC
Man savner virkelig spil som Doom, Dark Forces, Duke og Quake. De er alle langt bedre end Exhumed, og de to første har ligefrem noget lavere maskinkrav.
40
Computer Games Magazine
On the plus side, the level design is pretty good, and the enemies are quite funky and varied (the spiders, though, are downright aggravating). However, it's not enough to salvage the game, because generally Powerslave just doesn't have what it takes to compete in today's 3D shooter market.
40
PC Player (Germany)
Veraltete Engine, häßliche Gegner, fehlende Innovation, Speichern nur am Ende des Levels: Die Menge der Unzulänglichkeiten liegt höher als der Mullbinden-Verbrauch einer Mumie. "Hey, ihr knallharten Typen - wie wär's, wenn ihr zur Abwechslung mal die Welt rettet?", fragt uns auch noch das Handbuch. Aber klar, so was ist doch für uns knallharte Typen eine Selbstverständlichkeit: Mülleimer auf, Exhumed rein.


Our Users Say

Category Description MobyScore
Gameplay How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) 3.2
Graphics The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines 3.2
Personal Slant How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes 3.0
Sound / Music The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition 3.1
Overall MobyScore (14 votes) 3.1


User Reviews

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